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Protostar: War on the Frontier

Protostar: War on the Frontier is a 1993 science-fiction action strategy game that sends players into a futuristic conflict across space. Players command a powerful spacecraft, explore dangerous regions, and engage enemies in battles requiring both skill and tactical thinking. The game combines elements of space simulation and combat, creating an experience where exploration and survival go hand in hand. Its futuristic setting offers the excitement of discovering unknown territories while facing hostile forces. Protostar captures the classic science-fiction fantasy of commanding a starship, although it also highlights that space travel involves many responsibilities. After all, even the captain of an advanced spacecraft still has to worry about navigation, weapons systems, and the inconvenient fact that someone is always trying to destroy the ship.
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In an interview distributed with the CD-ROM version of the game, Nokhoudian revealed his design goals for a projected sequel, Protostar 2, that would continue the original game's storyline. No sequel was ever released.

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  • Enoc Fragata 08/07/2022 08:22
    One of the coolest games I've ever played. Nor do I say MS-DOS, but consoles in general. The space exposure system is very good, the designs are captivating, the negotiation system, the facial expressions of the characters, the controls that fade when the ship takes some damage and the control of the ship itself. All done with a work that surprises me to this day. Note 10. This one and Project Nomad are my favorites in space exploration.
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